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Won't tolerate deteriorating law and order in Jharkhand: Hemant Soren to police
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Monday said his government would not tolerate the state's deteriorating law and order situation and warned the police that heads would roll if the situation was not brought under control at the earliest.
Al-Qaeda chief's message led to embassy closures
An intercepted secret message between al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri and his deputy in Yemen about plans for a major terror attack was the trigger that set off the current shutdown of many US embassies, two officials told The Associated Press on Monday.
Heavy rains lash major parts of the state, rivers in spate
Heavy rains and thundershowers today lashed Uttar Pradesh where major rivers are flowing above the danger level. Faizabad recorded maximum rainfall of 7 mm, followed by 6 mm each in Sultanpur, Phulpur, Lalganj and 5 mm in Bahraich.
News briefs: CBSE introduces new elective course in Lucknow
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new elective subject, ‘Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India’, for Classes 11 and 12. The subject will help the students know more about India’s rich culture and heritage. The course c...
News briefs: One killed, one hurt in landslide in Pithoragarh
One was killed, while another was severely injured in a landslide in Pithoragarh district on Sunday. "A passer-by was killed, while another sustained serious injuries in a landslide near a mountain in Jhulaghat area of Pithoragarh district," said official...
Cannot choose between Modi and Chouhan: Prabhat Jha
BJP Vice President Prabhat Jha on Monday refused to choose the better chief minister between Madhya Pradesh's Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Gujarat's Narendra Modi, saying he cannot choose between two leaders of his own party.
Exclusive commando unit for Parliament security deployed
The new squad, 1,540 personnel-strong, will comprise those who have not only successfully completed commando and tactics training.
Pune FC sign up striker Ral Fabiani
Pune FC have signed Equatorial Guinea international and former Villareal CF 'B' striker Ral Ivn Fabiani Bosio for the 2013-14 season.
Mumbai: Acid attack victim Preeti's father moves HC, seeks CBI probe
On May 2, an unidentified man had flung acid on Preeti Rathi soon after she alighted at Bandra station.
'Krrish 3' trailer: Hrithik Roshan returns as the superhero
Hrithik Roshan is now back with the sequel of his superhero film 'Krrish'.
Mumbai to host IPL-style football league opener
The IMG-Reliance tournament starts from January 18 and would run till March 30.
South Korea says concerned about US decision on some Apple models
The Obama administration vetoed a US trade panel's ban on the import and sale of some older iPhones and iPads, reversing a ruling that had favoured Samsung over Apple.
Shraey Khanna: Didn't expect to win 'India's Dancing Superstar'
Team MJ5 carved a niche with their moonwalk, but say aping the Michael Jackson's signature step and presenting it differently each time was a knotty affair.
Samantha Stosur beats Victoria Azarenka to win Carlsbad Open
Stosur won the Southern California Open for her first title in nearly two years, beating top-seeded Azarenka 6-2, 6-3.
Bangalore: Rs 40 lakh spent on CCTVs for civic body
The civic body's plan to combat garbage and potholes by issuing cameras to ward officers has run into trouble.
BJP demands strong action against Maoist activities in Bihar
Expressing concern over the upsurge in Maoist activities in Bihar, former deputy chief minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Sunday asked the JD(U) government to renounce 'live and let live' attitude and crack down on the ultras.
